Monday, September 3, 2012

Labor Day 2012


So it’s Labor Day, and Anna and I have been ‘laboring’ over her homework since she missed a week of school due to her tonsillectomy. For some reason it really doesn’t seem right, but I don’t want her to know that because she is certain it isn’t right! Regardless, Psalm 127:1 says, “Unless the Lord builds the house the builders labor in vain.” I wonder how much laboring we have done in vain…I wonder how much vain laboring we are even aware of?! Too often I have found myself running ahead of God, working at a frenzied pace, only to find that God was busy on another project. Frustrating yes, but also an exhausting and humbling experience…one I don’t care to repeat. So how does one make sure you do not labor with the Lord? Never take your eyes off of Him. Stay in constant communication with Him…that is not only talking to God, but more importantly, listening to God. It is only then that I can rest assured that I am working in His power. Now, back to studies…math, history, reading, & spelling done…language and science to go. I pray our work is not in vain…Happy Labor Day!

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